N.M. Code R. § 19.35.2.7 – Definitions

A. "Legally propagated game birds for use in training bird dogs" shall mean pen-raised pheasants, bobwhite quail, and chukar.
B. "Game birds for use in field trials and tests" shall mean legally propagated pen-raised pheasants, quail, chukars, and mallards.
C. "Field trial" shall mean the activity of releasing, killing and possessing game birds for the purpose of competence testing and competition in dog training.
D. "Field test" shall mean the activity of using legally propagated and possessed game birds or [raccoon held under a retention permit for dog] competence testing and competition. No wildlife shall be intentionally killed during a field test.
[7/8/92; Recompiled 12/31/01]